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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 News war o The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime, does not mean he is guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent, until and unless proven guilty. Names will be withheld in some cases due to the sensitive nature of the crimes, or if the defendant is a juvenile. mouth van driven by Juan Hernandez were arrested By Dixie Brunner There will be a lot less illegal drugs available, thanks to recent activities of Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Russ Whitaker. Three unrelated traffic stops resulted in the seizure of 41 pounds of marijuana, seven ounces of cocaine, $15,600 cash, confiscation of two vehicles, one person arrested on a $500,000 warrant for drug smuggling, and the arrests of six people on a variety of drug charges ranging in severity from felony possession to felony intent to distrib- on al- During the period from FebHernandez, 28, of Mountain leged possession with intent to Home, Idaho, for a broken tail distribute, with bail set at ruary 11th through the 17th, Police Departlight. Accompanying Hernandez $ 10,000 apiece. The juvenile was the Kanab City 10 handled ment cases, 25 incifrom Phoenix were van owner Jose deported by the INS. 10 citations. issued and Jose Orozco admitted to dents, Orozco, 45, Melissa Dietrich, 24, same Duxingthe period the Aniand a sixteen year-ol- d juvenile, Whitaker that he was transportOfficer handled 10 all from Mountain Home, ID. ing the drugs from Phoenix to mal Control citaA license check revealed that Hernandez was driving on a suspended license for a DUI out of Idaho. The driver was arrested and placed in Whitakers patrol car. The presence of an open container led to a search of the van, where 41 pounds of mariute. juana in a duffel bag was found The first arrests came on Janu- stashed back by the juvenile and ary 18 at 4 p.m. when Trooper seven ounces' of cocaine hidden Whitaker stopped a 1987 Ply- - under the dash. Dietrich and fit Af S 2 Mountain Home for $1000. He investigations, issued two agreed to cooperate in a con- tions, two warnings, released adopted out three and picked up trolled delivery to the buyer. The van was loaded onto a one for burial. February 9 & 15 trailer and hauled to Boise. Illegals. 28 illegals held for Trooper Whitaker, assisted by local drug agent Dan Watson, deportation through I.N.S. members of the DEA, INS, and February 11 City, County and State Police Disorderly conduct. Ongoing from Idaho, executed the arrest. feud between some juvenile Orozco drove the vehicle to girls. All parties involved wanted the arranged delivery sight to stay away from each other. where Raphael Morfin, 37, of Accidentjoy riding. Victim Mountain Home, came out to went out of town and when rethe van to retrieve the drugs. He turned noticed vehicle had been ran a short distance before be- moved and received over $1,000 ing apprehended and arrested. in damages. Criminal mischief. Two male Six other individuals from Idaho juveniles-1- 4 See Drugs, Page 3 & 15, a business receiving damage to walls. Juveniles referred to Juvenile Court. Accident. Andrea J. Garcia, 36, Kanab. Driver cited for failure to yield which resulted in an accident. February 12 Criminal mischief. Report of a vehicle egged. Criminal mischief. Extensive damage done to the old hospital. Doors pried open, windows & light fixtures broken, chemical spread around, and items broken . Accident. DavidBegay, 37, Driver cited with followto close. ing Fre-doni- a. February 13 February 14 February 16 Death. Responded to a death. Determined natural causes. Injury. EMT call to industrial accident at local business. Accident. Eric B. Owens, 18, Kanab. Driver cited for failure of to yield. KanabFre-doni- Report back on a. ' Police Tip of the Week Last talked about department has 4 f'lj i n- Trooper Russ Whitaker smiles with the contentment of a job well done. Home of the Week ' f 1 week we accidents in parking lots and the need to pay attention to what other vehicles and pedes- trians are doing. This to try and accidents like those that had been happening quite fre-lately. Well two accidents this past week prompt me to mention an- other area of concern. U.S. 89A (SRll) south of the stop- light has had its share of prob- lems also. The turn off to Kanab High School and Kanab Creek Drive on this stretch of highway had accidents thatcould hr.vebeen much worse. Both of these acci- dents caused fairly serious dam- age to the vehicles involved, but luckily no physical injury. Next time we may not be so fortunate, 4-w- ay Sqvch , x . Choice Retirement or Starter Home Well located, this home with open and airy floor plan, invites you to come in, bring your bags & stay. New gas furnace, new carpet, new window coverings and paint throughout the home. Three bedrooms, large laundry, separate dining, with breakfast bar. Owner says he would carry with the right terms - $77,500. Owner AgentAssociated Broker. Call Century 21 Frontier Realty for your appointment today at 435-644-- 21 00 or SgE De-avo- id say-quent- ly above-mention- -- r ported stolen from Duck Creek. It was later recovered. A" Re&Zorformr43 Years! 14 February 15 February 16 A deputy acted as peacekeeper on a domestic situation in Big Water. He stood by while the husband moved out. A deputy investigated a traffic accident in Orderville. The case Hs under investigation. 435-644-21- 00 Your Hometown February Three people were arrested on several statewide warrants out ofSalt Lake County. They were booked on the warrants and several dnig charges. Check us out on the web! wmyjcprcssweb.comfrontl3r REALTOR ed February 13 A snowmobile trailer was re- .ft 888-261-210- 0. 7 West Center Kensb, Utsh 04741 ic concerns to the State Road February 10 An Orderville man was cited partment who engineered them, and released for making a false Having said that, and as the ing goes they are what they are. report after calling 911 and reBoth of the porting about drug use and usaccidents prove an important ing another persons name. February 11 point; motorists cannot assume A minor was arrested for condrivers near these turn offs that alcohol. are going to do what you think suming February 12 they are going to do! Please drive A deputy responded to a neighdefensively and slow down if you borhood complaint in Duck Creek areapproachingatumoffonthis highway. If you are trying to get concerning snow plowing of on the highway from the high roads. A deputy assisted the Highschool or Kanab Creek Drive, wait, WATCH, and dont proceed way Patrol on an accident north until you are certain you can do of Glendale. A deputy assisted Troopers on so safely!! Have a nice day! a rollover at milepost 94. No injuries were reported. slxcprcms Offct or loss. 5 re-traff- ceived many complaints about these turn lanes and how they are positioned. We have voiced our with - r- The police 164 E 300 S Kanab 644-880- 0 A motorist was arrested near milepost 56 for possession of ,maryuana and paraphernalia. |